Rio Tinto to Build Solar Plant in Western Australia to Power Iron Ore Mine Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto has approved an investment in a solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in Western Australia, as well as a lithium-ion BESS to power mining operations Rio Tinto has approved a $98 million (100 percent basis) investment in a new solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a […] Read more
NA, Western Europe & APAC Accounted for 74% of DESS Industry Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report from Navigant Research provides an update on the market drivers, challenges, key trends, and growth projections for the global DESS industry A new report from Navigant Research provides an update on the market drivers, challenges, key trends, and growth projections for the global distributed energy storage system (DESS) industry, including battery energy storage systems, thermal energy […] Read more
MNRE Opens Facilitation Centre to Strengthen Ease of Doing Biz Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to further strengthen the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has opened a new wing as an “Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre” in the Ministry. This centre will work as a focal point to provide correct and timely information related to policies and […] Read more
Voltalia to Build and Maintain Solar Farms Worth 134 MW in Portugal Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Voltalia will provide EPC services followed by O&M services to Smartenergy for three solar farms in Portugal with a total capacity of 134 MW. Voltalia, an international player in renewable energy sector has announced that it will provide engineering, procurement and turnkey construction (EPC) services followed by operation and maintenance (O&M) services to Smartenergy, a […] Read more
Competitive Power Announces 150 MW Solar Project in Pennsylvania Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Competitive Power Ventures has announced its latest renewable energy project, a 150 MW solar facility in Portage and Summerhill Townships, Pennsylvania. Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) has announced its latest renewable energy project, Maple Hill, a 150-megawatt (MW) solar facility in Portage and Summerhill Townships, Pennsylvania. According to the firm, construction on the project will begin […] Read more
Canadian Solar Acquires 47.5 MW Solar Portfolio in Chile Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 47.5 MW portfolio of solar projects under development in Chile. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced the acquisition of a 47.5 MW portfolio of solar projects under development in Chile. These projects will become operational in two different […] Read more
Global Onshore Wind Industry to Reach Maturity in 2020s: Report Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar power has emerged as the biggest threat to onshore wind’s dominance and the tools available to the wind sector to combat this challenge are diminishing. Solar power has emerged as the biggest threat to onshore wind‘s dominance in the decarbonisation battle. However, the tools available to the wind sector to combat this challenge are […] Read more
CO2 Emissions Fell by 12%, as Wind & Solar Took the Lead in Europe Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that CO2 emissions fell by 12 percent across Europe in 2019, as wind and solar provided more electricity than coal A new report, presenting the latest insights on Europe’s electricity transition has revealed that CO2 emissions fell by 12 percent across Europe in 2019, as wind and solar energy sources […] Read more
Maldives Invites Applications for 21 MW World Bank Backed Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Maldives has announced its largest renewables project so far, inviting bidders to submit applications to install 21 MW solar systems on its 6 major islands. The Island nation of Maldives has announced its largest renewable energy project so far, calling interested parties to submit applications for the pre-qualification to install 21 MW grid-tied solar PV […] Read more
